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Spotlights the Birth of a Female Writer.

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And I'm Ora O'Gnbee.

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

In lots of European countries there's a shift away from the old political establishment.

A new left-wing party that sprung up in Germany suggests that process might be speeding up.

We look at the grab bag of populist policies

that will soon be on the ballot.

And why the meddling of the video assistant

referee, or VARAR is killing the vibe at football matches. First up there.

there. Vietnam is proving pretty popular with the world politicians. Last year it was the only country that received visits from the leaders of the world's two biggest economies. President Joe Biden stopped off in September.

Vietnam is a critical power in the world and a bellwether in this vital region.

And I look forward to continuing this new chapter in the story of our nation.

Then Xi Xin Ping was hot in his heels.

The Chinese president is concerned about growing Western influence in the region and is keen to raise China's status in Vietnam.

So what makes this country of 100 million so attractive?

Vietnam is caught between China, its giant neighbor and America, and those two

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